COMPLETE Project Manager (Project Hire) - Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager (Project Hire)

Req ID:

10060834

Job Description:

About the Role & Team - The Project Manager reports to the Senior, Principal or Executive Project Manager and is responsible for scope development, planning, budgeting, contracting, construction, and closeout activities as they relate to the project.  Under minimal supervision, they lead implementation of project documentation and deliverables, and is responsible for timely communication with business partners and executive leadership. This is a long-term project hire role.

You Will:

On any given day, as a Project Manager, you might:

Primary Duties:

• Provide directional leadership to the entire project team across all studios with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality and execution under minimal supervision

• Provide direction and set priorities for the project team

• Help to develop the integrated project delivery strategy

• Lead development of budgets, scheduling, and resource planning for projects                                                                                                                   

• Manage implementation of a change management program, develop change mitigations, and determine validity and disposition of project changes

• Responsible for development and update of the project risk register including completeness, impact assessment, mitigation strategies, and contingency requirements

• Prepare or approve contract documents for bid packages

• Negotiate basic contracts and changes 

• Manage contractor compliance with terms and conditions

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration and support negotiation of project change orders                                                             

• Develop the Capital Authorization Requests

• Ensure project documentation and deliverables are tracked and completed with requisite quality

• Contribute knowledge to team including training and apply lessons learned

You Will Have:

Specialized Skills:

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job:

• Adapt to changing project demands, collaborate with diverse project teams, and meet milestone schedule expectations/deadlines

• Demonstrate strong meeting facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills to keep all members of the project team aligned and to develop integrated and fully supported project strategies

• Contribute to project leadership meetings and serve as a trusted source of information and reliable analysis

• Produce formal contractual communications with vendors, consultants, and other WDI partners

• Effectively summarize communications for executive management

• Guide project team towards resolution of issues through strong facilitation skills

• Influence senior management in decision-making regarding complex issues

• Maintain positive relationships with studios, WDI partners, vendors, and consultants

• Influence commercial and schedule issues through clear identification of critical issues and drivers, thoughtful analysis, and well-articulated positions

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to influence schedule plans, mitigations, and acceleration and support negotiation of project change orders

• Provide input and influence project casting, including participating in the interviewing process

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff

Required Qualification & Skills - Technical Skills:

• 4-year undergraduate degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent work experience in project management.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• Themed entertainment experience

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Imagineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDI Business Ops, Design & Delivery

Primary Job Posting Category:

Project/Program Management Generalist

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-08-31